THE BLUE TRAIN

THE BLUE TRAIN - KRUGER PARK JOURNEY

The Blue Train route from Pretoria to the Kruger Park and back is a unique experience. Spending two nights on the train, this journey currently departs once a year. You will traverse beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery on the way to the Kruger National Park, where guests enjoy a morning and sunset game drive coupled with a cultural dinner experience at Nkambeni Safari Camp.

COSTING

Deluxe Suite: R59'210 per person sharing
Luxury Suite: R74'000 per person sharing Single supplement, add 50% on sharing rates.

DEPARTURE DATE

Depart Pretoria on 23 June 2024 at 13h00
Arrive Pretoria on 25 June 2023 at 10h00

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED

Two nights on the Blue Train with all meals, high tea, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Excluding French Champagne and Caviar. Off-Train Safari Excursions

2024

BLUE TRAIN CAPE TOWN TICKET PRICES AND DEPARTURE DATES

REGULAR TICKET PRICES

COST PER PERSON SHARING ONE-WAY
(add 50% for single occupancy)

1 January to 31 August 2024
De Luxe Suite: R32’435
Luxury Suite: R41'380

1 September to 15 November 2024
De Luxe Suite: R40'035
Luxury Suite: R50'560

16 November to 31 December 2024
De Luxe Suite: R32’435
Luxury Suite: R41'380

PRETORIA TO CAPE TOWN

Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22
May 6, 13
June - - -
July 8, 15
August 5, 12
September 2, 9, 16
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
December 2, 9, 16

CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA

Day 1 - departing 12h00
Day 3 - arriving 18h00
Total of two nights on the train

Departure Dates
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 9, 16
June - - -
July 11, 18
August 8, 15
September 5, 12, 19
October 10, 17, 24, 31
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19

ITINERARIES

DAY 1

Depart Pretoria
10h00 Registration and Check-in opens at The Blue Train Station Lounge, Pretoria Station Guests enjoy pre-departure snacks & drinks.
12h15 Boarding commences Boarding concludes at 12h30.
13h00 The Blue Train departs from Pretoria Station.
(Will depart earlier if all guests have checked in)
13h30 – 15h30 A five-course gourmet lunch is served in the Dining Car.
16h00 High Tea is served in the Non-Smoking Lounge Car. Guests will enjoy pre-dinner drinks served at any of the lounges and are also welcome to refresh themselves prior to dinner.
18h00 – 20h00 First sitting for Dinner Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed.
20h30 – 22h30 Second sitting for Dinner. Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed. Dress code for the duration of the trip is smart casual or safari wear.

DAY 2

Safari activities Kruger Park Region, Boma Dinner at Nkambeni Safari Camp
05h00 The Blue Train arrives at Numbi Train Station. Guests disembark and are transferred through Numbi Gate in open safari vehicles to a sunrise game drive that will be conducted by professional tour guides. After the sunrise game drive, guests will enjoy a bush breakfast at an exclusive unfenced location inside the Kruger National Park. After breakfast, guests will return to Numbi Gate using an alternative route back, thereby exposing guests to more of the Kruger area.
12h00 – 15h45 A five-course gourmet lunch is served in the Dining Car.
16h00 Guests transfer to Numbi Gate. Guests are taken for a sunset game drive that will be conducted by professional tour guides. The sunset game drive will take place on the Nkambeni concession. The Nkambeni concession represents an area of approximately 11 400 hectares and lies between the main entrance gates of Numbi and Phabeni and stretches past Shabeni Koppie near Pretoriuskop camp.
19h30 Guests transferred to Nkambeni Safari Camp. Guests will experience a spectacular boma dinner at Nkambeni Safari Camp, which will include an interactive cultural experience provided by a local group with international accolades.
22h00 Guests transferred back to The Blue Train Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed.

DAY 3

Arrive back in Pretoria
06h30 – 09h30 Breakfast is served in the Dining Car on a first-come-first-served basis.
10h00 The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station.